Pedestrian killed in crash near Point Cook Road at Laverton

The scene on the Princes Freeway in Laverton where a pedestrian has been killed. Picture: David CroslingSource:News Corp Australia

A PEDESTRIAN has been hit and killed in a tragic smash at Laverton, 17kms southwest of Melbourne.

The pedestrian, who has not yet been formally identified, was struck by a car and a truck near Point Cook Road on the Princes Freeway about 5.30am.

It’s not yet clear what caused the horror crash, but traffic has ground to a standstill.

All four lanes of the Princes Freeway inbound are closed and a traffic jam stretches more than 4kms from the scene of the crash. Diversions are in place but drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.